Progression Run, We Did it and a HALF TIME™ Lunch Kit GIVEAWAY

Last night I was thinking I needed to be in a rush to get this post and a giveaway up as early as possible, but then today I had a bit of a change of heart and decided to enjoy the moment and spend some quality time with the boys instead. It’s not everyday when I can do that and I’m very fortunate to be able to that some days. So today I did and it was glorious.

I randomly woke up at 4:55 am this morning. The alarm was set for 5:00 am, so I just got up and went for it.

I thought I would be more tired than I was for the run this morning. I set a goal to do 10 miles at an 8:00/mile pace.

I felt pretty good though once I started and decided to try a little progression run since quite a few of you said you liked to do them with our little run chat the other day.

I think the only time I actually used to do them was when I was really pressed for time and needed to be off the treadmill at a certain time at the gym. Ha.

I started at a 8:00/min mile pace (7.5 MPH) for the first few miles and then added 0.1 MPH every mile for the last 7 miles.

The last mile was at 7:19/mile pace and I was all smiles when I was done with that business before 7:00 am.

I taught a spin class this morning too, which flew by for some reason. Maybe it was because I had some Kenny Loggins on my playlist. Ha ha.

So yeah, last night we did it. After asking to borrow a roll of paper towels from Mom (who does that?), I decided it was time for a Costco overhaul.

We took a couple of much needed deep breaths before going.

Yes, I took reinforcements with me.

Since it was a group effort, I only took one picture of a fun find there.

I can’t wait to try this Apothic Dark out though. We love Apothic Red and I bet this is even better.

We made it out alive with not just one cart, but two.

We were exhausted. Seriously, Costco just makes me so darn tired. It’s a workout in itself. Hopefully we won’t have to go back for awhile.

Today after we made a fashion statement at the gym

and Joaquin decided to detail the back of my car seat a bit,

we got some bike riding in.

Actually, I walked, they biked.

They are opposites on the bike. Joaquin takes off and rides so darn fast while Judah is very cautious and rides at a very steady, slow speed. I think he gets that from me, I’m so careful and cautious all the time.

Random question for you parents out there:

When do we take training wheels off? Do we just lift them up a little bit first? How do you know when they’re ready for that?

We received these kits to help with the whole lunch-packing dread parents have for school lunches. I don’t mind packing lunches, but having healthy convenient, pre-packed lunches is definitely a treat.

Since we were sent three lunches in our kit and the boys were overly excited about them (as you can see above), we got into one of them today.

Yes, they were super excited to pick out their lunch for today and I’m really excited to be able to use one of the other ones for their lunches tomorrow for school.

Win win.

I’ve always avoided pre-packed lunches because of all the artificial ingredients used. I feel good about these though. It’s nice to know that there are some healthy options out there now.

Applegate has teamed up with Stonyfield and Annie’s to create the first pre-packed lunch kit with natural and organic ingredients. HALF TIME™ includes Applegate natural meats and cheeses (which have no artificial ingredients or preservatives, and are antibiotic- and hormone-free), Annie’s Homegrown crackers and snacks, and Stonyfield Organic YoKids Squeezers.

I’m pretty impressed with the lunch kits.

Not to mention it made the whole lunch prep thing today a breeze.

And what can I say, they’ve got some skill.

Ha ha.

We are all really digging this whole HALF TIME™ thing. The boys are already excited to be able to take their special lunches to school tomorrow to show their friends and I’m especially excited for a few extra minutes in the morning (every minute counts).

What we’re really excited about though is to be able to give away a fun HALF TIME™ to one of you!

I always pack my kids lunches. I cringe when I look at the school menu each month. I have had my eye on these Half Time kits! My daughter loves Lunchables but I hate buying them. We love Applegate products!

OMG, are those gluten free too?! I struggle so hard to find quick and easy lunches to grab on the go that aren’t crazy expensive! I’m a 90’s child (okay fine, I was born in ’86!), and my dad ALWAYS packed me Lunchables cuz he was too lazy to make me lunch! Now that I’m a (somewhat) adult, I cringe at the nastiness of those – but I still LOVE the concept! I love Applegate AND Annie’s too! Where can I get these?!

I have a love hate relationship with packing lunches! I love that I can feed them healthy food even while they’re out of the house, yet I’m always overwhelmed packing 3 lunches and wishing I had ordered school lunch! They each get pizza day one day a week though, and I’m always a little relieved before that. My mom always tried to pack me healthy stuff but gave in and let me buy around 3rd grade I think.

Growing up I was never allowed to have the prepackaged lunches (at the time I was bummed, but now I am so grateful!!). I do enjoy packing lunches everyday but would love to try these Half-Time kits for a healthy quick option!!

I pack my son’s lunch. Most days I don’t mind packing, but come Friday I am one happy mama when the lunch bag can get put away for a few days! I think these are a great “I need something fast” choice- Could have used one this morning when I told my son he could buy today because I forgot to pack his lunch!

Ugh, I dread packing lunches!! But I am always so creative with them, I cut out cool shapes and designs out of cheese, sandwiches, and fruit. I do it the day before to save time. But I wish I didnt have to pack lunches at all. These look awesome ad healthy and I would love to have these!!

I’m not sure they even had lumchables when I was a kid…..I’m that old! Lol
But even if they did, my mom never would have bought them. We were on tight budgets (5 kids) so it was always packing lunches for all of us. I didn’t mind, I’m sure they were way better. I usually pack my daughters lunch the night before. Sometimes I’ll make our own version of a lunchable….some sliced cheese, turkey and some wheat crackers that she can put together. She loves that so she’d probably love these too!

Proud mother of a 10-year-old girl and 6-year-old boy. They always ask for Lunchables when we’re at the store and I just won’t do it. Please help me become a nice mom. 😉 Thank you so much for the chance to win!

I am really happy to see there’s a healthier alternative to the pre-packaged lunches !
Some mornings it just isn’t happening with a packed lunch at our house, but I just can’t buy Lunchables even though I am sure the kids would love it !

Well I don’t have kids (other than my man child) as I like to refer to him 🙂 I pack both our lunches every day! My husband is a farmer and currently in the middle of harvesting. I’m having to pack him lunch and dinner now as he normally doesn’t get home until super late, since he’s in the field all night long. These would be an awesome thing to pack him for dinner!! Something that would easily fit in his work cooler and easy to eat while he’s driving the combine!!!

Not that I have kids, but my boyfriend and I live together and he’s a PE teacher and doesn’t eat all day because ihe not into packing a lunch. This would be such a great way to give him som energy mid-day! Thanks

I only pack my lunch… No kids! And my husband is to picky for a “packed” lunch, he goes out for lunch every work day….I will forever be a kid at heart, so growing up my mom gave me lunchables every Friday, and now every Friday I concoct my own lunchables! 🙂

I pack lunches for my husband and myself and in a few short months I will be packing them for my future preschooler! I love to pack our lunches now but it can be a challenge when we don’t know if we have access to a fridge or microwave. I love to find new ideas and I really can’t wait to get creative with my son’s lunches!

I’m big on packing lunches. I need to know where my food came from, lol. I never had a pre-packaged lunch growing up but then again, they weren’t too popular in the 60s, ha ha. Very grateful too. Props to Mom.

Hey, my name is on the one bag! I NEVER see Jesse on anything…and if it is it’s always a boy’s item. Psh.
But anyway. 🙂
Those lunches actually look pretty good. It was a rare, Rare occasion that my mom would buy us Lunchables. And then it would only be one to eat as a weekend lunch treat!
Btw, your Costco haul is crazy…is that lettuce box really just full of lettuce?? (I’ve never been to Costco so I have no idea

I always wanted lunchables as a child but my mom never purchased them as they were not healthy. I’m sure she’d would have bought these once in a while as the ingredients overall better. I’m sure my daughter would love this for lunch!

My twins were never fans of lunchables but I wish they were they do like Annie’s products though. We will have to try them
We took our twins training wheels off the summer they were four we knew they were ready because they were great on their scooters and they had great balance. We each took a child and held the bike then released I wish I could have wrapped them in Charmin:)
They got it a lot faster then I thought they would and I bet your boys will to

I loathe making lunch for my daughter to take to school! We totally do the ” look at the lunch calendar and see if it’s something she likes” deal to get out of it. But I refuse to buy one of those packaged things with all the junk in them. You bet I’ll be looking for these at the grocery store!!!

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